Comparison 2025: the most powerful, efficient and accessible electric cars

Here you have a detailed and comparative analysis of the most powerful, efficient and affordable electric cars that will be available in Spain by 2025, organized by brand and country of origin. I have included tax pricing information, annual repair costs, battery maintenance, cost per cylinder, charging time, and an evaluation of whether it is now a good time to buy an electric car compared to options such as gasoline, hybrids or hydrogen. Since we are in March 2025, I have based on data available to date, as well as on current trends and reasonable projections.

Comparison of electric cars 2025

Selection criteria

• Power: Models with /2005200 CV (high power).
• Efficiency: Consumption ≥18 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and autonomía /2005400 km.
• Accessibility: Base price ≤0,000 (before taxes), with affordable options in the segment.

Classification by brand and country of origin

1. Tesla Model Y (Tesla, USA)
   • Power: 441 CV (verse Performance).
   • Efficiency: 16.9 kWh/100 km, 514 km autonomía (WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: 52.990 “ (base, VAT 21% included: ~64.118 â¬.
   • Tax: Exemption of enrolment tax (0% emissions); bonus 75% in IVTM (~40 †in Madrid).
   • Cost repairs/year500 “ (below for simple design, without clutch or oil).
   • Maintenance batters: ~200 “ (basical reviews), lifetime ~10-15 years or 300,000 km.
   • Cost/km0.15 â ¬/kWh.
   • Charging time: 80% in 25 min (Supercharger 250 kW, batería 75 kWh).
   • Countries of origin: USA (assembled in China for Europe).
2. BYD Seal 06 GT (BYD, China)
   • Power: 422 hp (total translation).
   • Efficiency: 17.2 kWh/100 km, 550 km (CLTC, ~500 km WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: ~38,000 “ (estimated, VAT included: ~46,000â€).
   • Tax: Exemption of enrollment; IVTM ~50 €/year.
   • Cost repairs/year: ~600 â (less hysterical, more expensive pieces by import).
   • Maintenance batters: ~250 “ (batería LFP, durable, ~15 years).
   • Cost/km: 0.026 â€/km (0.15 â€/kWh).
   • Charging time: 80% in 30 min (150 kW, batería 72.9 kWh).
   • Countries of originChina.
3. Volkswagen ID.2 (Volkswagen, Germany)
   • Power: 226 hp (verse tope).
   • Efficiency: 15.5 kWh/100 km, 450 km (WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: 25,000 “ (estimated, VAT included: ~30,250 ‬).
   • Tax: Exemption of enrollment; IVTM ~30€/year.
   • Cost repairs/year: ~450 â ¬ (wide service network).
   • Maintenance batters: ~200 “(10-12 years, 200,000 km).
   • Cost/km: 0.023 “ (0.15 â€/kWh).
   • Charging time: 80% in 20 min (135 kW, ~50 kWh).
   • Countries of origin: Germany.
4. Cupra Raval (Cupra, Spain)
   • Power: 226 hp.
   • Efficiency: 16.0 kWh/100 km, 440 km (WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: 35,000 “ (VAT included: ~42,350 ‬).
   • Tax: Exemption of enrolment; IVTM ~40 €/year.
   • Cost repairs/year500 “ (similar VW per group).
   • Maintenance batters: ~200 ‬ (10-15 years).
   • Cost/km: 0.024 €/km (0.15 €/kWh).
   • Charging time: 80% in 25 min (135 kW, 58 kWh).
   • Countries of origin: Spain.
5. Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Hyundai, South Korea)
   • Power: 325 hp (AWD).
   • Efficiency: 14.3 kWh/100 km, 614 km (WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: 48,000 “ (VAT included: ~58,080 “.
   • Tax: Exemption of enrollment; IVTM ~50 €/year.
   • Cost repairs/year550.
   • Maintenance batters– 200 “ (about 8 years, ~300,000 km).
   • Cost/km: 0.021 â€/km (0.15 â€/kWh).
   • Charging time: 80% in 18 min (350 kW, batería 77.4 kWh).
   • Countries of origin: South Korea.
6. MG4 Electric (MG, China)
   • Power: 204 hp (verse Luxury).
   • Efficiency: 16.6 kWh/100 km, 450 km (WLTP).
   • Price in Spain: 31,690 “ (VAT included: ~38,345â€).
   • Tax: Exemption of enrolment; IVTM ~40 €/year.
   • Cost repairs/year: ~600 “ (import affects).
   • Maintenance batters– 250 “(LFP, ~15 years).
   • Cost/km: 0.025 €/km (0.15 €/kWh).
   • Charging time: 80% in 35 min (135 kW, drum 64 kWh).
   • Countries of originChina.

Detailed analysis

Prices and taxes

• Prices: The most accessible are VW ID.2 (~30,250 â ¬) and MG4 (~38,345 â ¬). Tesla and Hyundai exceed 50,000, but offer more power and autonomy.
• Tax: All are 0% enrollment (numbers). The IVTM varies by municipality, but the electric ones have discounts of 50-75% (~30-50 €/year).

Cost of repairs/year

• Average450-600. More bass in Tesla and VW for simple design and service network. Chinese brands (BYD, MG) can be more expensive by imported parts.

Battery maintenance

• Annual cost: 200-250 “ (revisions, no replacement). LFP Baterías (BYD, MG) are more durable than the NCM (Tesla, VW) (~10-12 years).
• Useful life: 200.000-300.000 km or 10-15 years. Replacement: ~8,000-12,000 (out of garantéa).

Cust per kiltmeter

• Rank: 0.021-0.026 â ¬ /km (electricity 0.15 â ¬/kWh night). Compared to petrol (~0.09 “, 1.59 â€/L, 6 L/100 km) or diésel (~0.07 â€/km, 1.48 â€/L, 5 L/100 km), it is 3-4 times cheaper.

Charging time

• Quick: 18-35 min at 80% (135-350 kW). Hyundai leads (18 min), Tesla continues (25 min). At home (7.4 kW): 6-10 h at 100%.
• Infrastructure: Spain has ~20.000 public points (March 2025), but the Quick Network (150+ kW) is limited outside cities.

Recommend: Buy electric now or wait?

Advantages of buying electric in 2025

• Operating savings: Coste/km ~0.025 â™a vs. 0.09 â™a (gasoline) or 0.07 â™a (day. 15,000 km/year, you save ~975 †vs. gasoline, ~675 †vs. disel.
• Incentives: MOVES III plan extended up to 30/06/2025: 7,000 â ¬ with scoring, 5,500 ⬠without it (Electrical Mobility). Reduce the VW ID.2 to ~23.250
• Efficiency and power: Models such as Hyundai Ioniq 6 (614 km) and Tesla Model Y (441 hp) combine performance and low consumption.
• Infrastructure: Growing, with 540,000 electrics planned for the end of 2025 (Etecnic). Urban areas well covered.
• Regulations: ZBE (Low Emissions Zones) restrict combustion in cities since 2023; electric cars have free access and free parking.

Disadvantage

• Initial cost: Higher than gasoline/hybrids (e.g. VW ID.2: 30,250 †vs. VW Polo gasoline: ~22,000.
• Charge: Long trips require planning (350-400 km between motorway loaders).
• Bateráas: Replacement expensive if it fails out of guarantee (~100,000 â ¬).

Alternatives: Gasoline, hybrid, hydrogen

• Gasoline: Original bar (~200,000 â ¬), but expensive in fuel (~1,350 ‬ to 15,000 km). Increased ZBE restrictions. It is not future (Euro 7 2035 for sales).
• Plug-in hybrids (PHEV): From ~30,000 ⬠(e.g. Toyota Corolla), 50-100 km electric + gasoline. Cost/km mixed ~0.05 Versatile, but less efficient in the long term.
• Hydrogen: Hardly viable in 2025. Only Toyota Mirai (~66,000 â ¬) and Hyundai Nexo (~70.000 â ¬) available. Highest refueling network (5 stations in Spain). Cost/high km (~0.10. Future away.

Angiosis

• Now: Buy electric is recommended if:
  • You live in town (ZBE, easy load).
  • You make ≥15,000 km/year (mortars in 5-7 years with MOVES).
  • Priority power/efficiency (e.g. Ioniq 6, Tesla).
• Wait.: Sensate if:
  • You need long trips and the fast loading network doesn’t cover you.
  • Expected price drops (baterions fall 10-15% per year, BloombergNEF).
  • You prefer hybrids for flexibility until 2030.

Final recommendation

• Best Electrical Power 2025: Volkswagen ID.2 (accessible, efficient, VW network). Premium alternative: Hyundai Ioniq 6 (maximum efficiency/autonomy).
• Decisium: Take advantage and buy now if you can benefit from the MOVES program and have access to load at home! If not, it may be better to wait until 2026-2027, when prices drop and the charging network improves. Gasoline is already in the dark; the hybrids are only an intermediate step, not a definitive solution; and the hydrogen is not a viable option.

Classification by Brand and Country of Origin

United States

• Tesla Model 3 (USA)
• Ford Mustang Mach-E (USA)
• Chevrolet Bolt EUV (USA)

Europe

• Volkswagen ID.4 (Germany)
• BMW i4 (Germany)
• Renault Mégane E-Tech (France)
• Peugeot e-208 (France)

Asia

• Hyundai Ioniq 5 (South Korea)
• Kia EV6 (South Korea)
• Toyota bZ4X (Gasps)
• Nissan Ariya (Gasps)

Prices in Spain (with taxes included)

• Tesla Model 3: From 42,000
• Ford Mustang Mach-EFrom 50,000
• Chevrolet Bolt EUV: From 38,000 “
• Volkswagen ID.4: From 47,000 “
• BMW i4: From 55,000
• Renault Mégane E-Tech: From 39,000
• Peugeot e-208: From 35,000
• Hyundai Ioniq 546,000
• Kia EV6: From 48,000
• Toyota bZ4X49,000
• Nissan Ariya: From 45,000

Annual Repair and Battery Maintenance Cost

• General maintenance: Between 300 †and 800†depending on the model.
• Replacement of baterà a out of garantía: Between 5,000 â ¬ and 15,000 â ¬ according to capacity and brand.
• Durability of drums: Average of 8 to 15 years or between 150,000 and 300,000 km before you notice a significant decline.

Autonomy and Coste for Km

Time of Charge of the Battery

Is it advisable to buy an electric car now or wait?

Reasons to buy now:

The offer has improved and the autonomies are much better compared to a few years ago. The cargo network is constantly growing in both Spain and Europe. In addition, there are tax benefits and government aids available, such as the MOVES III Plan. And let us not forget that the maintenance of these vehicles is more economical than that of those of combustion.

Reasons to wait:

Battery technology is constantly advancing, and we may soon see more affordable and efficient models. However, the cargo infrastructure is still somewhat limited in some areas. Also, alternatives such as hybrid or hydrogen vehicles could become more competitive in the future.

Conclusion

The electric cars of 2025, such as Tesla, BYD, VW, Cupra, Hyundai and MG, are at the forefront in power and efficiency, in addition to having fairly low operating costs. Spain is taking firm steps towards electrification, with the goal of reaching 5 million vehicles by 2030. However, the final choice will depend on how you use them and your access to load points.